3 Reasons to Support Social Security COLAs
Do you support Social Security COLAs? While the topic of Cost-of-Living Adjustments for benefits is popular, not all of us realize just how crucial these increases are. Likewise, we may…
What Do You Think of These Potential Social Security Solutions?
Given the problem of Social Security's pending insolvency, the race for a solution is on. There are plenty of theories and suggestions about how to preserve this program for future…
Will These Social Security Changes Affect You?
There have been quite a few Social Security changes announced recently, but how many will impact you? If you're already receiving benefits, you're likely happy about the recent Cost-of-Living Adjustment…
Could This Bill Help Federal Workers Get Social Security Benefits?
While we're taught that Social Security is there for all Americans, this isn't the case for some workers. Specifically, federal employees have been impacted by The Windfall Elimination Provision and…
This Failed Bill Would’ve Boosted Social Security in 2023
While Social Security saw a record increase in 2023, the payment amount could've been even higher. The record 8.7 percent boost amounted to an extra $140 on average for retirees.…
How Does the 2023 COLA Stand Up to Inflation?
We've talked a lot about the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), both in the months leading up to it and since it has taken effect. As NORA readers will recall, we've…
This Change Could Cancel Out the 2024 COLA
Now over a month into 2023, seniors have likely received their newly raised Social Security payments — but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2024 COLA. The…
Teachers Struggle to Get Their Social Security Benefits
Many people would say that education is one of the noblest professions of all — but then why are teachers struggling to get their Social Security benefits? Why is this…
Social Security and the 2023 Debt Ceiling Crisis
Is the 2023 debt ceiling crisis the biggest risk to retirees? Social Security is either hanging on by a thread or seeing forward momentum — depending on who you ask.…
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase?
Find Out How Much Your Social Security Benefits Will Rise in 2023
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase? With the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) being officially announced, seniors are feeling excited that their Social Security benefits will rise. But how high of a boost…